Round 1 of the Location X Finals is completed in Anegada

After 2 days of minimal surf on the west side of Tortola, the World’s best competing at the Location X Finals in the British Virgin Islands headed out in search of waves. The most exposed island in the chain was the destination, as tension mounted in anticipation of the first round of action.

Sean Poynter (Starboard) kicks off his event campaign with a win in his first heat against fellow team mate Connor Baxter (Starboard). With the Title at stake here in the British Virgin Islands, the pressure is on as it will all come down to these vital rounds to decide who will be crowned 2012 Champion of the World.

 

After a rough 3 hour plus crossing in heavy seas, the crew arrived at the remote island to find surf in the 2 – 3ft range – still in the trade wind swell pattern, the waves were softer than normal, but provided enough for the competitors to break the ice with the first round of competition here at Finalandia’s Location X Finals presented by The Moorings and in association with Starboard.

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